Orchestras, choirs and chamber music

Playing and singing together is a crucial part of growing up as a musician. Explore our chamber music, choir and orchestra activities.

Orchestras

Orchestra playing is an integral part of all our instrumental studies. Whether you are interested in contemporary or early music, symphony orchestra, jazz or folk music – our orchestra activities offer possibilities for all.

  • Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra

    Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra

    The Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra offers orchestral instrument students the opportunity to polish their skills as a member of a full-scale orchestra.

  • SibA Alumni Big Band

    Sibis Alumni Big Band

    Our unique big band brings together students, teachers and prominent alumni.

  • SibA Folk Big Band

    The orchestra’s instruments include violins, kanteles, accordions, harmoniums, guitars, wind instruments, vocals and jouhikko. More is more!

  • NYKY Ensemble

    NYKY Ensemble, an interpreter of the latest orchestral music, serves as a student platform for contemporary music projects.

  • Sibelius Academy Baroque Orchestra

    The Baroque Orchestra has established a vital position in the activities of the Early Music department.

  • Academy Winds

    Wood and brass instrument students can apply periodically to participate in our own wind instrument ensemble.

Choirs

The Sibelius Academy offers students of all departments the opportunity to participate in choral activities during their studies.

  • Sibelius Academy Choir

    The choir unites students from all departments and both faculties. It performs about three times a year.

  • Vocal Ensemble Vocis

    Vocal ensemble “Vocis” is a unique live instrument for the choir conducting students.